Microgrant Program Supports Firewise Communities to Clear Storm DebrisNevada County is still dealing with the impacts of the severe winter storm that struck our area on December 27th, 2021. The storm, which downed hundreds of trees and knocked out power to homes across Nevada County, has left an overabundance of vegetation in its wake. This abnormally high level of hazardous vegetation makes Nevada County vulnerable to wildfire during this year’s fire season.
With emergency preparedness at the top of mind after the recent Rices Fire, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday accepting a $100,000 grant from the League of California Community Foundations’ Disaster Relief, Recovery and Resilience Funds from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. The funds will be used to implement a Storm Debris Response Micro-Grant Program for recognized Firewise Communities.
The Micro-Grant program will make twenty-six grants of $3600 each available for projects that increase defensible space around homes, remove hazardous vegetation from private lands, or clear evacuation routes on private roadways this summer. The grants program will be administered by the Sierra Business Council and funds will be made available only to recognized Firewise Communities.
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Be Ready for that Day: Natural Disasters Disproportionately Affect Older Adults & People with Disabilities
By Laura Petersen
Ana Acton was monitoring the Rice’s Fire smoke plume on the horizon from her porch and thinking through her evacuation plan.
She and her family — life partner, 10-year-old son, and mom in her 70s — live on 200 acres with lots of animals and a farm on the San Juan Ridge. The fire was burning five miles away, as the crow flies.
“We’re in the warning zone right now. Luckily I actually had a go bag with some essentials packed,” she said.
Those essentials included a week’s worth of insulin for type one diabetes and tools for her wheelchair.
Acton is the deputy director of Independent Living and Community Access Division at the California Department of Rehabilitation.
For years she has served as a vocal disabilities rights advocate. She sees emergency preparedness as a whole community planning effort, where everyone plays a role, no one gets left behind and neighbors help neighbors.
Preparing for wildfire comes second nature to Acton. On June 28, 1976, the year she was born, her parents lost their home and all their belongings in the Oak Tree Fire, a blaze that swept through Ananda Farm and destroyed 21 homes.
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Nevada County Connects Offers Free Fares to Health Clinic July 15 & 16
California CareForce is hosting a free health clinic at Nevada Union High School this weekend.
To make this free service more accessible, Nevada County Connects is offering free bus fares on all routes on Friday, July 15th and Saturday, July 16th. Nevada County Connects will be operating normal schedules and times on all routes with free fares for all.
The 3-day health clinic is available on a first-come, first-served basis and offers free dental, vision, and medical assistance.
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New Unpermitted Improvement Policy is Here to Help You Get Your New Building Projects PermittedHave you ever wanted to ask questions about your property but are worried that you will be opening up a can of worms? Have you wanted to get a building permit for a renovation project but are concerned about the unpermitted shed on your property? The Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA) is here to help!
Existing unpermitted structures and improvements can be common throughout rural Nevada County. This can be intimidating for property owners who want to legalize their property and/or obtain proactive building permits and other land-use permits. CDA just implemented a new policy that helps make permitting more accessible and achievable, and removes barriers to obtaining new permits.
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Rockfall Protection Project Starting on I-80 Westbound Near California-Nevada BorderCaltrans is alerting Interstate 80 (I-80) westbound
motorists of the start of a new rockfall protection project along a two-mile segment of roadway just west of the California-Nevada state line.
From Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21, I-80 westbound motorists should expect a #2 (right) lane closure at the first project location, just east of Mystic in Nevada County. Travel delays of 30 minutes are anticipated.
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Veterans Services Officer Honored with Employee Veteran Leadership AwardNevada County Veterans Services Officer David West recently received an Employee Veteran Leadership Award from GI Jobs Magazine. The award honors 27 veterans nationwide who are making a difference in their communities. West was nominated for the award by our local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Chapter 2655.
"I’m so proud of David and his work, and the relationships he has built with our local veteran organizations that resulted in this well-deserved recognition," said Nevada County Social Services Director Rachel Roos.
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Probation Chief Honors Staff and Officers Who Help Keep Communities SafeChief Probation Officer Goldman announced at the Nevada County Board of Supervisor’s meeting that this year’s annual Probation Service Week will be taking place from July 17th to July 23rd to honor probation professionals who work to keep communities safe and support the rehabilitative process for the justice-involved individuals under their supervision and care.
Throughout the week, the Nevada County Probation Department will be showcasing the work Probation does throughout Nevada County to provide accountability, opportunity, and hope for justice-involved individuals--making a true difference in the lives of people by using evidence-based rehabilitation that helps people achieve long-term success and sustainable community safety.
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health WorkersNevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.
The Behavioral Health Department is seeking four new Behavioral Health Workers to assist in homeless outreach, engagement programs and case management services of homeless behavioral health clients. Join Nevada County's team of dedicated behavioral health providers and make a positive difference in the lives of adults seeking treatment for mental health and/or substance use disorders. Each day will provide an opportunity to engage with community members and provide case management and rehabilitation while supporting and assisting clients in identifying and removing barriers to housing.
The ideal candidates for these positions are strengths-based and optimistic in their belief in the capacity of people experiencing homelessness to make positive changes in their lives. They should also have some understanding of, or lived experience with, mental illness, substance use, and/or homelessness.
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. And in addition to a County-wide tuition reimbursement program, Behavioral Health staff are eligible for up to $15,000 in student loan repayment.
You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. Apply today!
Find out more information about these positions online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.
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